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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.87, 463.49 and 135.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.87, 463.49 and 135.53 is: 203.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.87 : 463.49 = 135.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.87/463.49 = 135.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.87x = 463.49 × 135.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.87x = 62,816.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,816.97/308.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.38

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